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Trip from Guilford, ME to Scarborough, ME

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Drive Time

2h 46m

Distance

135.8 mi

219 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 36m ★
6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Maine, United States

Guilford, ME

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Downtown Scarborough, ME, ME

Scarborough, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Guilford, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 135.8 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Bridge Street, Main Street, North Dexter Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.86 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

67.9 miles from Guilford, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 2h 46m drive with frequent turns across 135.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bridge Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Guilford, ME to Scarborough, ME is easy. At 2h 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Guilford, ME to Scarborough, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Bridge Street Unavailable Refreshing
Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
North Dexter Road Unavailable Refreshing
Crockett Road Unavailable Refreshing
Grove Street Unavailable Refreshing
Dam Street Unavailable Refreshing
Church Street Unavailable Refreshing
Spring Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Bridge Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Guilford, ME and Scarborough, ME.

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Start on Water Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · Water Street
2

Turn right onto Bridge Street

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Bridge Street
3

Continue on Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
4

Continue on North Dexter Road

9.4 mi · 14 min · North Dexter Road
5

Continue on Crockett Road

420 ft · 7 sec · Crockett Road
6

Continue on Grove Street

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Grove Street
7

Turn straight onto Dam Street

292 ft · 6 sec · Dam Street
8

Turn right onto Church Street

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Church Street
9

Continue on Spring Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Spring Street
10

Continue on Corinna Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Corinna Road
11

Continue on Dexter Road

5.9 mi · 8 min · Dexter Road
12

Continue on Newport Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road
13

Continue on Moosehead Trail

4.7 mi · 6 min · Moosehead Trail
14

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ox Bow Road

141 ft · 3 sec · Ox Bow Road
15

Exit the roundabout onto Ox Bow Road

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Ox Bow Road
16

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 40 sec
17

Merge slight right

53 mi · 58 min
18

Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

51 mi · 58 min · I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
19

Keep slight right to continue on Scarborough Connector

2.1 mi · 3 min · Scarborough Connector
20

Turn straight onto Route 1

1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 1
21

Turn left onto Black Point Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Black Point Road
22

Turn left onto Highland Avenue

266 ft · 8 sec · Highland Avenue
23

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.9 miles from Guilford, ME, or about 1h 23m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 67.9 miles or 1h 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scarborough, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Guilford, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Guilford, ME

This is one driving day of about 135.8 miles and 2h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Guilford, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 67.9 mi from Guilford, ME · 1h 23m into the drive

census-designated place in Maine, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Scarborough, ME

68 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Lawrence, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Scarborough, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.9 miles from Guilford, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Scarborough, ME

The final approach into Scarborough, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Scarborough, ME.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.86 one way

$43.72 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $24.05 $48.11
premium $4.86 $26.01 $52.01
diesel $5.61 $29.98 $59.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.7 0 $14.26 $6.52
Efficient EV 34 0 $11.88 $5.43
EV Truck/SUV 54.3 0 $19.01 $8.69

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Guilford, ME

Afternoon in Guilford on Wednesday

Local time

3:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

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Live forecast

Destination

Scarborough, ME

Afternoon in Scarborough on Wednesday

Local time

3:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

14 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 46m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Guilford, ME to Scarborough, ME covers 135.8 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bridge Street, Main Street, North Dexter Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.9 miles from Guilford, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Guilford, ME to Scarborough, ME is easy. At 2h 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Guilford, ME to Scarborough, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Guilford, ME to Scarborough, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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